Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bromoides
ID:
892473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 3: 10 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891808

Common Names

  • Broom-Like Meadowgrass
  • Broom-Like Poa
  • Two-Awned Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa bromoides (also called Bromus-Like Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with bluish-green leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Poa bromoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry, sandy soil. It has a low maintenance requirement and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa bromoides has small, white flowers and seeds that are small, shiny, and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa bromoides is a species of grass native to Europe and North Africa. It is a low-growing, tufted perennial, with small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from seed or division.

Where to Find Poa bromoides

Poa bromoides is found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Poa bromoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa bromoides?

Poa bromoides

What is the common name of Poa bromoides?

Brome-like bluegrass

What is the family of Poa bromoides?

Poaceae

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416663-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].